After five strong years of sustained growth, Aberdeen-based packaging company Packed Up has partnered with Hub Packaging in a strategic move designed to drive further expansion.
The deal brings together two dynamic, forward-thinking businesses in the UK’s packaging industry, whilst providing scope for further investment in Packed Up to develop its strong customer base throughout Eastern Scotland and extending its reach throughout Scotland over time.
With a shared focus on offering customers packaging solutions which meet their unique requirements and an emphasis on providing sustainable and innovative options, this partnership combines complementary strengths and shared values, enabling both businesses to enhance the support, expertise, and resources available to clients.
Becoming part of the Hub Packaging Group will enable the team at Packed Up, led by founders Sean McConochie and Samantha Wright, to offer a wider product range to the sectors they service, including engineering, technology, offshore, food and retail. Plans are in place to invest in new capabilities and broaden their offering, whilst day-to-day operations will remain largely unchanged with the full Packed Up leadership team, staff, facilities, and brand retained.
“From the initial discussion with Hub, we were impressed with their commitment to developing relationships with their customers for life. They clearly understand what customers value, then work exceptionally hard to deliver it, time and again. Both businesses share a common value set, and it made all subsequent discussions positive and forward-looking.”
“Linking up with Packed Up made perfect strategic sense. We have been considering a move into Scotland for some time, and now have the opportunity to fully leverage the expertise which exists in the Packed Up team. From day one, we were highly impressed with the team and their commitment, energy and knowledge. We now look forward to continuing to work closely with Sean, Sam and the wider Packed Up team to achieve our ambitious growth plans.”
Founded in 2021, Packed Up has built a strong reputation with customers, quickly becoming recognised as a trusted packaging partner in the Northeast of Scotland. The business currently employs ten staff with a reputation for being responsive, reliable and customer-centric.
Recently, Hub Packaging has announced an ambitious growth plan to reach £40m+ turnover in the next five years with the strategic appointment of David Quigley, formerly of Coca-Cola Hellenic, as Chief Revenue Officer to shape and drive the company’s commercial strategy. The acquisition of Packed Up is one of a series of planned, strategic alliances and acquisitions to enhance Hub Packaging’s offering, reach and position within key sectors.
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